July 2008
62 posts
Word of the day: Egress
I think this word means: To disembark; to leave.
Actual definition: \EE-gress, noun:
1. The act of going out or leaving, or the right or freedom to leave; departure. 2. A means of going out or leaving; an exit; an outlet.
\ee-GRESS, intransitive verb: 1. To go out; to depart; to leave.
Word of the day: Sesquipedalian
I think this word means: A snob.
Actual definition: sesquipedalian \ses-kwuh-puh-DAYL-yuhn, adjective:
1. Given to or characterized by the use of long words. 2. Long and ponderous; having many syllables.
PP: Close enough!
Today was an angry day at work, while everything outside that building is so fantastic.
Word of the day: Pusillanimous
I think this word means: Blatant; forceful.
Actual definition: \pyoo-suh-LAN-uh-muhs, adjective:
Lacking in courage and resolution; contemptibly fearful; cowardly.
PP: Antonyms are lame.
Watchjakeandamir:
Hallie Part III
Shake = 10 nanoseconds
Patrick: Just a sec. Give me two shakes.
Ryan: My brain bone cannot quantify units of time that small!
Word of the Day: Quondam
I think this word means: A bizarre situation.
Actual definition: \KWAHN-duhm; KWAHN-dam, adjective: Having been formerly; former; sometime.
PP: Bizarre!
Word of the day: Diadem
I think this word means: An issue with two distinct sides of argument.
Actual definition: \DY-uh-dem, noun:
1. A crown. 2. An ornamental headband worn (as by Eastern monarchs) as a badge of royalty. 3. Regal power; sovereignty; empire; — considered as symbolized by the crown.
transitive verb: 1. To adorn with a diadem; to crown.
PP: Blast!
Word of the day: Sempiternal
I think this word means: expedient loss in volume or size.
Actual definition: sem-pih-TUR-nuhl, adjective:
Of never ending duration; having beginning but no end; everlasting; endless.
PP: I dig this word.
Watchjakeandamir:
Hallie Part II
Word of the Day: Melange
I think this word means: Coy; mischievous.
Actual definition: \may-LAHNZH, noun:
A mixture; a medley.
PP: Could be…
Word of the day: Vituperation
I think this word means: Lust for power.
Actual definition: vy-too-puh-RAY-shuhn, -tyoo-, noun:
1. The act or an instance of speaking abusively to or about. 2. Sustained and severely abusive language.
Watchjakeandamir:
Hallie
Dear Stephen,
Thanks for the Newton Faulkner album. ”Hand made by Robots” is pretty chill.
Word of the Day: Gamine
I think this word means: Bright and cheerful.
Actual definition: \gam-EEN; GAM-een, noun:
1. A girl who wanders about the streets; an urchin. 2. A playfully mischievous girl or young woman.
PP: Playful mischievousness and I get along very well.
Word of the Day: Supernumerary
I think this word means: Numbers of vast size and value.
Actual definition: \soo-puhr-NOO-muh-rair-ee; -NYOO-, adjective:
1. Exceeding the stated, standard, or prescribed number. 2. Exceeding what is necessary or desired; superfluous.
Word of the Day: Insensate
I think this word means: To produce smells by burning or smoldering fragrant herbs.
Actual definition: \in-SEN-sayt; -sit, adjective:
1. Lacking sensation or awareness; inanimate. 2. Lacking human feeling or sensitivity; brutal; cruel. 3. Lacking sense; stupid; foolish.
Word of the day: Malinger
I think this word means: A disturbance or interruption.
Actual definition: muh-LING-guhr, intransitive verb: To feign or exaggerate illness or inability in order to avoid duty or work.
Word of the day: Tatterdemalion
I think this word means: To destroy beyond recognition.
Actual definition: \tat-uhr-dih-MAYL-yuhn; -MAY-lee-uhn, noun:
1. A person dressed in tattered or ragged clothing; a ragamuffin.
adjective: 1. Tattered; ragged.
PP: Aww. I was going to say that!
Word of the day: Mephitic
I think this word means: Something dangerous. Pointy, poisonous, and diseased.
Actual definition: muh-FIT-ik, adjective:
1. Offensive to the smell; as, mephitic odors. 2. Poisonous; noxious.
Watchjakeandamir:
Cup Trick
Happy birthday, Mom!
Word of the Day: Fiduciary
I think this word means: Tormented or anguished state of affairs.
Actual definition: fih-DOO-shee-air-ee, adjective:
1. Relating to the holding of something in trust for another.
noun:
1. Someone who stands in a special relation of trust, confidence, or responsibility in certain obligations to others; a trustee.
Today was my first day filling in for our shipper/receiver at work. His job is hard. No wonder he’s bonkers! I hope he mellows out after a vacation.
Word of the Day: Cupidity
Ryan and I discussed the word at work before I could post my predictions. However, by attempt was, “The tendency for success in love affairs”.
Actual definition: kyoo-PID-uh-tee, noun:
Eager or excessive desire, especially for wealth; greed; avarice.
Word of the day: Antediluvian
I think this word means: The loser in a game.
Actual definition: \an-tih-duh-LOO-vee-uhn, adjective:
1. Of or relating to the period before the Biblical flood. 2. Antiquated; from or belonging to a much earlier time.
noun: 1. One who lived before the Biblical flood. 2. A very old (or old-fashioned) person.
PP: Oops.
The iPhone is pretty much everything it’s made out to be: awesome.
One thing is true, however… us Canadians sure get the short end of the rate plan stick! Too many dollars. :(
Word of the Day: Puerile
I think this word means: Simple and uniform.
Actual definition: \PYOO-uhr-uhl; PYOOR-uhl, adjective:
Displaying or suggesting a lack of maturity; juvenile; childish.
Word of the day: Propound
I think this word means: To decrease in value, mass, or volume.
Actual definition: \pruh-POWND, transitive verb:
To offer for consideration; to put forward; to propose.
Watchjakeandamir:
4th of July
Word of the day: Contemn
I think this word means: To despise; to loath.
Actual definition: \kuhn-TEM, transitive verb:
To regard or treat with disdain or contempt; to scorn; to despise.
Word of the Day: Emolument
I think this word means: A gathering of people for a unified purpose. Like a rally.
Actual definition: \ih-MOL-yuh-muhnt, noun: The wages or perquisites arising from office, employment, or labor; gain; compensation.
New!
I decided that it’s time for a change. I’ve chosen, implemented, and customized a theme that is a little easier on the eyes and does a better job of framing my daily banter. Enjoy!
Watchjakeandamir:
Rosie